News - Agriculture and Food

How Cotecna is using advanced agricultural lab testing to enable farmers and exporters to improve yields and productivity.

Explore how Cotecna provides food testing, inspection, and certification services, ensuring food safety and quality, globally.

Discover our full Cotecna scope for food testing, inspection and certification services in our new dedicated 2026 food brochure.

The EU Council and Parliament agree on a new framework for genetically modified plants, easing rules for NGT1 crops while raising concerns over traceability and patents.

A key scientific article that supported glyphosate authorization has been formally retracted after concerns over conflicts of interest and research integrity.

An EU LIFE-funded study in Cyprus shows that organic diets significantly lower pesticide residues and oxidative stress in children aged 10 to 12.

The European Commission launches a survey to assess organic food use in school canteens across EU Member States and support future public catering policies.

Discover the Cotecna full-service scope to optimise your supply chain from farm to fork. Our new video to demonstrates how we can be your ideal TIC partner.

MEPs call for faster approval of biocontrol solutions and clearer rules to support safer plant protection and reduce dependence on conventional products.

70% of respondents do not know the meaning of organic. We need to focus on more effective communication.

Agrofarma report reveals continuous progress towards organic farming.

Discover the role of phytosanitary diagnostics in protecting fruit markets to ensure safe and sustainable domestic and global trade.

In the fast-paced world of agrifood production, ensuring the safety and quality of products is non-negotiable. At Fitosoil, we understand the critical importance of rigorous testing and analysis to meet regulatory standards and safeguard...

Learn how accredited laboratory, Fitosoil, conducts food analysis to determine the presence of heavy metals like inorganic arsenic.

The Tea Board of India regulates the quality of tea produced and traded in the country. Discover how Shiva helps clients comply with these requirements.

NofaLab has successfully extended its ISO 17025 accreditation and renewed its GAFTA (Grain and Feed Trade Association) approval.

Wimpey Laboratories in Dubai, UAE offers top-notch and reliable Halal testing services with advanced tech and deep expertise in Halal standards.

Fish and Fishery Product testing in India is regulated by the Export Inspection Council (EIC). Here's an overview of seafood testing procedures as per EIC norms.

Cotecna Group Labs united towards ensuring food safety for everyone.

Discover the range of testing services covered by both Agronomica and Wimpey Laboratories, and how they can help deal with phytosanitary threats that jeopardize crop yields and quality.